The Nigerian National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has foiled an attempt by a trans-border trafficker to smuggle 50,000 pills of Tramadol (225mg) from Ghana into Lagos. The suspect, Emmanuel Okechukwu Okeke, was arrested on Saturday, 16th November 2024, following a series of intelligence-led operations targeting a network of illicit drug traders.

PET stands for Political, Economic, and Technological factors, the three key external forces that shape a business environment. In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, understanding the interplay of political, economic, and technological factors is essential for comprehending the complexities that shape our world. These dimensions are deeply interconnected, influencing each other in ways that can […] The post

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says he will roll out a housing policy when he wins power. Addressing the chiefs, clergy and Muslim clerics at Dobonso in the Sekyere Afram plains if the Ashanti region, the NPP flagbearer noted the housing policy will be done across all districts in the […] The post Next NPP govt will introduce affordable

As the 2024 elections approach, voters are raising concerns about problems that will influence their voting decisions. In the Shama Constituency, key concerns include the long-abandoned district hospital project and deteriorating roads. In the face of the NPP government’s social intervention plans, voters in the Shama constituency are looking at the current economic condition, the […] The post Constituency

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has assured Ghanaians that there will be no food shortages in the coming months. Speaking at the launch of the government’s $200 million Tree Crop Diversification Project in Accra, he expressed confidence that food prices would remain stable, particularly ahead of the festive season. This assurance […] The post $200M

As the December 7 elections inches closer, the Zongo traditional council of Chiefs is admonishing followers of political parties especially the zongo youth to conduct a clean and violent-free campaigns. In almost all the previous elections, most areas marked as hotspot are mostly situated in Zongo communities. Recent fighting incident between supporters of ruling New […] The post Election

The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Kathleen Addy, has called on politicians to refrain from using religious divisions as a campaign strategy during their rallies. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 Dance to the Beat Peace Campaign at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra, she emphasized that political campaigns […] The post NCCE chairperson cautions

The Electoral Commission (EC) has disclosed that it destroyed a significant quantity of electoral materials for the Ahafo and Volta regions. These materials, which included excess and scrap ballot papers, as well as printing plates used for the Presidential and Parliamentary ballots, were destroyed by burning. This action follows the EC’s decision to discard faulty ballot papers originally intended for distribution in both regions, after discovering issues with serialisation.

Bernard Kafui Sokpe, CEO of Jambo Spaces, delivered powerful insights on creative entrepreneurship and professional development during an engaging interview with Rev. Erskine on Y107.9FM’s Myd Morning Radio Show’s Y Leaderboard Series. During the interview, Sokpe addressed critical issues facing African creatives, particularly emphasising the importance of contract scrutiny and monetary value recognition in the […] The post

Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has revealed that he was offered the chance to become Alan Kyerematen's running mate ahead of the 2024 general elections.

Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC) and the Mastercard Foundation have organised a series of zonal pitches across the northern, middle and southern belts of Ghana in a lead up to the final competition for the 2024 AgriTech Challenge Classic. The AgriTech Challenge Classic is a seven-month training programme aimed at developing the interest and building the […] The post 2024

National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has called on the party’s Members of Parliament (MPs) to stay away from any emergency parliamentary sittings until after the upcoming elections. His statement follows hints from MPs of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that they might push for an emergency recall of the house after the Supreme Court’s ruling on the controversy over four vacant seats.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing healthcare in Ghana with two significant donations made on Wednesday, November 6 and Thursday, November 7, 2024 in Accra. The church donated over US$200,000 worth of modern medical and non-medical equipment to the National Diabetes Management and Research Centre at Korle-Bu […] The post

Chidimma Adetshina faced xenophobic abuse and trolling when she competed for Miss South Africa, where she was born.

Atwima Koforidua in the Ashanti Region was engulfed in sorrow as the community came together to mourn the tragic loss of Helena Yasan and her two daughters, who died when their car was swept into the Owabi River.

By John Nana Addo FRANCOIS As the global coffee market evolves, Ghana finds herself at a pivotal juncture, with the potential to cultivate a thriving coffee industry that complements its more established cocoa sector. The International Trade Centre (ITC) has stepped in as a catalyst for this transformation, employing innovative strategies with private and public […] The post

By Anny OSABUTEY I am not a lawyer. I have never applied to the law school. I do not even know where to purchase forms for the growing number of institutions offering law courses. My closest association with the law was my radio journalism days at JoyFM, where I served as court reporter, chasing high […] The post Vacant

Poet and Literary Coach, Philip Boakye Dua Oyinka also known as Nana Asaase has shared his experiences and challenges as a poet. Nana Asaase who has been a professional poet for over 6 years said in all his career, he gives out the best performance when facing the challenge of forgetting his lines. The spoken […] The post I have the best performances when I forget my lines

A Hohoe Circuit Court has sentenced 18-year-old farmer Olator Moses to 18 months in prison for stealing distillation pipes used to produce "akpeteshie" (local gin).

Jamaican dancehall musician Spice gifted dollars to a plantain seller on the streets during her first visit to Ghana, in a video that has since gone viral.